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July 6,1926. 7 1,591,269

. c. w. BECK I STEERING WHEEL Filed April 20, 1925 2 sheets-Sheet -2,

Shoqmtoz mm I -l atented July 6, 1926.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

CHARLES BECK, OF TOLEDO, OHIO, ASSIGNOR TO BECK-FROST CORPORATION, OFDETROIT, MICHIGAN, A CORPORATION OF MICHIGAN.

STEERING WHEEL.

Application filed April 20, 1925. Serial No. 24,595.

This invention relates generally to wheels and refers more particularlyto steering wheels of the built-up type that are designed for use inconnection with motor vehicles, boats and the like.

One ofthe essential objects of the invention is to provide a simpleconnection between the rim and the arms of the spider which will permitthese parts to be assembled after they have been completely finished andpolished.

Another object is to provide a connection between the spider and rimwhich may be easily and quickly made without marring either of theseparts.

' A further object is to provide a strong and durable wheel that issimple in construction and can be manufactured at a comparatively lowcost.

With the above and other objects in view the invention consists incertain novel features of construction, combinations and arrangements ofparts'as will be more fully described and particularly pointed out inthe appended claims.

In the accompanying drawings Figure 1 is a top plan View of a wheelembodying my invention.

Figure 2 is a fragmentary vertical sectional view therethrough.

Figure 3 is'an enlarged fragmentary sectional view through the outer endportion of one of the spider arms.

Figure 4 is a sectional view taken on the 1ine' ll of Figure 2.

Figure 5 is a detail perspective view of the lock plate.

Figure 6 is a vertical sectional 'view through a slightly modifiedformof con struction.

Figure 7 is a horizontal sectional view through the construction shownin Figure 6.

Figure 8 is a top plan View of another modified form of construction;

Figure 9 is a vertical sectional view taken on the line 7-7 ,of Figure8.

Figure 10 is an end view of the construction shown in Figure" 8.

In the present state of the art, spiders for steering wheels are usuallyformed of metal and are secured to rims that are usually formed of wood.Such wheels are then finished by being painted or enameled. \Vhen woodenrims are used the drying of the paint or enamel must be effected at acomparatively low temperature, otherwise the I rims are likely to bedamaged. As a result the wheels cannotbe baked, consequently theexterior finish of the metal spiders is not as desirable as it wouldotherwise be if they were subjected to a higher temperature.

\Vith the present invention, the spider and rim may be finishedseparately and subsequently assembled, This is accomplished by a verysimple connection which may be easily and quickly made between the rimand spider arms without marring the finish of these parts.

Referring now to the drawings in which like characters'of referencedesignate corresponding parts throughout the several views, the numeral1 designates a steering wheel embodying my invention having a built-upspider 2 and a rim 3. As shown, the spider 2 preferably includes a casthub piece 4 and a plurality of radially extending sheet'metal arms 5.These arms are preferably hollow in form and may be secured in anysuitable manner to the hub piece 4, the connection shown being similarto that set forth in my copending application filed Nov. 6, 1924, SerialNumber 7 48,141.

In order that the spider 2 and rini ;;Z-'-ma be finished and polishedand subsequently assembled without being marred, or otherarms 5 and bearagainst the bushings 7 when the parts are assembled. To facilitateassembly-of these parts, the spider arms 5 are preferably provided attheir outer ends with longitudinallyextending recesses 9 which willpermit the bloclis 8 to be receivedby parts, and a connection betweenthe rim and and a connection between said rim and arm including a memberprojecting inwardspider arm including a. member having one lyfrom'therim having a portion held beportion fixed in the rim' and having anothertween the parts aforesaid of said spider arm. portion held by the partaforesaid in the re- 5 v1O. In a steering Wheel, the combination cess insaid arm. with a rim, of a spider arm having a recess, In testimonywhereof I affix my signature. and a 'separate part secured in saidrecess, CHARLES W. BECK.

Patented July 6, 1 926.

UNITED STATES PATENT OF FICE- HENRY BLUMENBERG, JR., OF LOS ANGELES,CALIFORNIA, ASSIGNOR TO STOCK HOLDERS SYNDICATE, OF LOS ANGELES,CALIFORNIA, A CORPORATION OF CALI- FORNIA.

PROCESS OF MAKING FERTILIZER.

No Drawing.

' My invention relates to a process of making a fertilizer. and has forits object to provide a simple, eflicient and economic process u a wm iwhereby a fertilizer material rich in phosphates and nitrates isproduced.

My invention consists in the steps of the process hereinafter describedand claimed. I take crude phosphate rock Ca (PO, and calcium nitrate andmix the same in the presence of water and charge the mixture withsulphur dioxide, which produces calcium sulphite and nitric acid, whichin turneoangrog o nro,

The mixture is evaporated to dryness and forms a hygroscopic mass due tothe presence of the calcium nitrate and calcium phosphates. Sufiicientamount of powdered quick lime, C510, is added to the mixture to form adry powder, which forms an excel- I lent fertilizing material.

This process reaches an efiicienc'y of 95% v of converting the crudephosphate rock to calcium nitrate and calcium phosphates.

If desired the insoluble matter composed of impurities of the phosphaterock may be filtered ofi'.

In place of the calcium nitrate the nitratesof the alkali metals may beused, such as so- Ap'plication filed May 12, 1925. Serial No. 29,844.

dium nitrate or potassium nitrate or any 40 Various changes may be madein the steps of the process by those skilled in the art withoutdeparting from the spirit of my in.-

vention, as claimed.

I claim:-

1. A process of making a fertilizercomv prising mixing finely groundphosphate rock with calcium nitrate in the presence of water .andcharging the mixture with sulphur dioxide thereby producing fertilizingmaterial. containing calcium nitrate and large'percentages of solublecalcium phosphates, evapolime to make a dry powder.

2. A process of making a fertilizer c'om-' prising mixing finely groundphosphate" rating to dryness and addmg powdered quick i rock withcalcium nitrate in the presence of water and charging the mixture withsulphur dioxide thereby producing fertilizing mater al containingcalcium nitrate and large andvevaporating to dryness.

percentages of soluble calcium phosphates 3. A process of making afertilizer comprising mixing finely ground phosphate rock with a metalnitrate in the presence of water.

and charging the mixture with sulphur dioxide, thereby producingfertilizing material containing the metal nitrates and large percentagesof soluble calcium phosphates and evaporating to dryness.

. In testimony whereof I have signed my name to this specification.

nENRY BLUMENBERG, JR;

